City Building Permits
Village of Hooppole, IL - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Village of Hooppole, Illinois. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Hooppole utilizes Henry County Zoning and Building Department for permitting and inspections
- Department
- Village of Hooppole / Henry County Zoning
- Address
- 307 West Center Street, Cambridge, IL 61238
- Phone
- (309) 937-3419
- zoning@henrycty.com
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Henry County Portal • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Contact Henry County Zoning Officer (Kyle Stromquist)
- Follow standard Henry County application process
Typical processing time: 5-10 business days
General Requirements
Follows Henry County requirements
Required Documents
- Building Permit Application
- Plot Plan
- Building Plans
- Permit validity
- 1 year
- Building code
- 2000 IBC / 2021 IRC
- Owner-builder
- Allowed
- Contractor requirements
- State license for roofing/plumbing
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- $50.00
- Permit fee formula
- Follows Henry County (combination of flat fees and valuation-based fees)
- Reinspection fee
- $50.00
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- Small sheds < 120 sq ft
Important: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning and planning requirements. Confirm with the Henry County Zoning and Building Department before proceeding.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- (309) 937-3419 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- 24-hour notice required
- Inspection hours
- Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Footing, Framing, Final
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2000 IBC / 2021 IRC
- Verify contractor license: Illinois Secretary of State Contractor License Lookup
- License lookup guide: Illinois Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Illinois Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Illinois hub: Illinois Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Village of Hooppole / Henry County Zoning before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Village of Hooppole Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Village of Hooppole, IL?
- Follows Henry County requirements
- How much does a building permit cost in Village of Hooppole, IL?
- The minimum permit fee is $50.00. Fees are calculated as: Follows Henry County (combination of flat fees and valuation-based fees).
- How do I apply for a building permit in Village of Hooppole, IL?
- 1. Contact Henry County Zoning Officer (Kyle Stromquist) 2. Follow standard Henry County application process
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Village of Hooppole, IL?
- Typical processing time is 5-10 business days.
- What work is exempt from building permits in Village of Hooppole, IL?
- The following work is generally exempt: Small sheds < 120 sq ft. Note: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning and planning requirements. Confirm with the Henry County Zoning and Building Department before proceeding.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Village of Hooppole, IL?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: (309) 937-3419. 24-hour notice required.
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